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IT Cybersecurity Specialist Security Architect - Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
Security Engineer
Lead the design and implementation of secure IT infrastructures, ensuring robust protection against evolving cyber threats through architecture, risk assessment, and compliance across cloud and on‑prem environments.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain enterprise‑wide security architecture frameworks that align with federal standards and best practices.
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability analyses to identify and mitigate security gaps.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate security controls into application development, network design, and cloud deployments.
- Lead incident response planning, execution, and post‑incident analysis to strengthen defenses.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP) and internal policies through continuous monitoring and reporting.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in security architecture, including network, application, and cloud environments.
- Proficiency with security tools and frameworks such as NIST SP 800‑53, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls.
- Strong knowledge of threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and incident response processes.
- Excellent communication skills for translating complex security concepts to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCSP) preferred.